Airoom Companies, LLC

Position Description: Job Description Airoom, Chicagoland's premier design/build firm, is seeking a highly experienced Director of Procurement and Estimating. This position is responsible for managing the Purchasing Department staff, who complete material takeoffs from construction drawings (blueprints) and handle purchasing activities to support the construction teams and logistics process. Additional responsibilities include training staff, managing cross-department communication, and coordinating with vendors and subcontractors to identify and remove barriers that could delay project progress, thereby enhancing client satisfaction. The Director must have extensive experience in vendor management, negotiation, pricing and discount structures, logistics, displays, cooperative advertising agreements, and warranty support. Airoom projects typically involve twelve to fifteen individual subcontractors and ten to fifteen material vendors to complete fieldwork. The Purchasing Department is responsible for performing takeoffs for all trades and vendors as accurately as possible, thoroughly reviewing plans, and determining the most efficient use of materials and labor. Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, along with strong scheduling and progress reporting skills, is essential for collaboration with other departments in Airoom's design/build process, known as S.T.A.R.T. The department must deliver four to five fully estimated, purchased, and confirmed projects per week to the Field Production Department, while also supporting daily and weekly change orders from field staff. Procurement • Jobs sent to the field • Issuance of all purchase orders & work orders as well as required field change orders. • Vendor negotiations and management • Overall agreements and job negotiations • Co-op advertising agreements • Subcontractor negotiations and management • Purchasing data base maintenance • Job cost accounting • Phased project costs • Estimates vs. actual by phase • Project close out review • Weekly production and project reports • Implementation & maintaining take-off and purchasing standards • P&L responsibility Estimating • Oversee all cost estimation activities within an organization. • Support sales and development team for custom pricing needed to sell projects and changes made during development. • Develop departmental strategies and integrate cost management solutions. • Ensure all cost estimates align with the company's financial objectives and standards, protecting profitability and margin. Customer Service and Integration • Communication between departments • Oversee employees within the Purchasing Department and enforces proper implementation and action. • Inventory management • Directs, coordinates and resolves inter-departmental issues • Regular staff reviews and training Contacts • Position reports directly to the senior management. Weekly reports are compiled and assembled through regular senior management meetings. • Direct interaction with the accounting department to discuss and analyze profitability, budgets, cash flow and percentage of completion. • Direct interaction with all managers to implement and enforce scheduling for continued production across all related departments. • Contact Sales Manager, Architectural Manager, Project Managers, SVP of Operations and Production Managers to resolve issues regarding design, pricing and project development and to answer questions related to production procedures. Position Requirements Technical Requirements • Broad-based construction industry knowledge across multiple processes and disciplines • Working knowledge of CRM, estimating software, scheduling software and related systems, techniques and components for departmental and individual reporting • Ability to manage, maintain and update estimating and purchasing software as required and understand the creation of construction estimating assemblies for labor and materials and unit pricing. • Knowledge of construction industry standards and building techniques • Negotiating annual programs with material vendors and subcontractors. Managerial Experience Requirements • Five years of management and experience with hiring, training and managing staffing needs and workflows. • Direct successful managerial experience with employees in a service organization. • Successful background in motivating employees and directing teams of people to a common goal. • Ability to interview, train and lead a diverse group of employees, vendors and subcontractors to successful completion of multiple simultaneous construction projects • Ability to manage and control groups of people at meetings and functions Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Health, Vision, On-site gym, Paid time off & Vacation time. • Residential construction: 5 years (Required) • Managing team : 5 years (Required) Work Location: In person Compensation details: 00 Yearly Salary PIfb29714b3aac-4069

Position Description: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Architectural Designer with a strong background in residential remodeling. The ideal candidate must be proficient in Chief Architect and capable of producing AI-enhanced renderings to support high-quality visual presentations. Required Skills and Qualifications Develop accurate and detailed architectural plans using Chief Architect. Produce professional visualizations using AI-assisted rendering tools such as Dall-E, Lumion AI, Enscape, or D5 Render. Collaborate closely with internal design, construction, and client teams to ensure design feasibility and alignment with project goals. Maintain organized documentation and update plans according to feedback and construction requirements. Manage several projects simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure. Ensure design output is both creative and technically sound, especially in bathroom and kitchen layouts. 5+ years of architectural design experience for high-end exterior buildings and interior residential spaces, producing floor plans, schematic design, elevations, renderings, and photorealistic color renderings and walkthroughs, specifically with respect to roof lines, pitches, beams, additions, renovations, and/or new homes builds. Strong understanding of functional design principles regarding architecture, interior design, lighting design, material selections, color theory and fine details. Advanced 2D and 3D software and/or technologies experience creating detailed photorealistic renderings of architectural designs. Prior experience creating artistic illustrations within a timeline that supports the fast-paced nature of the sales process. Must be comfortable handling multiple projects at once; and turning around multiple projects on a daily and weekly basis. Capable of artfully communicating architectural concepts to our diverse clientele through renderings. Proven ability to use a wide range of artistic styles to build excitement in our target audience. Strong sense of proportion and scale in placing the subject on presentation page to highlight the strength of the proposed design. General knowledge of reproducing and detailing material's texture by hand and in Photoshop. Proficient at hand-sketching and experience working with a marker is a must. Job Requirements Bachelors or Masters in Architecture from an accredited university. Advanced knowledge of architectural design software, such as Chief Architect, REVIT, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, 3DStudioMax, SketchUp, Adobe InDesign and/or Adobe Acrobat. Proficiency in Chief Architect is a significant advantage. Availability to work flexible hours to accommodate the fast-paced nature of the sales process. Keen eye for design and attention to detail. Please include samples of your work or portfolio when submitting your application Compensation & Benefits Very competitive base salary along with an aggressive commission program. Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, On-Site Fitness Center and Paid Vacation/Personal Time Off. To learn more about Airoom, please visit our website at: Location: Lincolnwood, IL Job Type: Full-time Compensation details: 00 Yearly Salary PI91769b8948c8-9719